Preparing for India

At the end of the month I’ll be heading to a country that I’ve been dreaming of visiting for a long time: India.

I’m beyond excited to be travelling around this extremely diverse and culturally fascinating country. I’m looking forward to the food most (of course), but also the varied landscapes, the intricate palaces and forts, the sprawling cities, the bustling markets, the vibrant colours, and all the chaos.

But along with excitement, I’m also feeling slightly apprehensive. I’m fully aware that India will be the most challenging country I’ve visited thus far; it may even be one of the most challenging countries I ever visit. From stomach troubles to scams, safety concerns, religious and cultural disparities, crowds, and pollution- I’ve been trying to prepare myself for whatever India may throw my way.

Since I’ve been scouring the web for information, I thought I would put together a list of the most helpful blog posts and other material I’ve found for anyone else who is planning to travel to India.

The one common piece of advice I’ve discovered after reading an obnoxious amount of information, is to go to India with an open mind. Embrace the chaos, be patient, and laugh off the small inconveniences and trivialities that you are sure to encounter. As Mariellen so wisely stated on her blog, don’t go to India (or anywhere else) with fear in your mind or heart, because that is what you’ll likely find.

Thanks so much, Jessica 🙂 I hope this list makes your India travel planning a bit easier whenever you decide to visit! I’ll be in India for three weeks- which is not nearly long enough- but I have a feeling it will be a country that I visit more than once!

Hi Ashley! I am so glad you are coming to India (or I guess you are already here). 🙂 Thanks so much for including my blog, too! Feel free to drop me an email as well, in case you need any help or advice. Enjoy your trip!

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also a small suggestion, if anyone tries to get money out of you or you get feeling that he/she is cheating you then you can take the help of local police (although they are not very helpful) but as you are foreigner then they have to take some immediate action. Also you can inform the same to your embassy. Also there are lots of scam going in Delhi on railway station for train tickets or to sell individual tour program so you should be beware of them

A very informative article you provide a lot of good tips for travelers. Good to know about all these things. India is one of the famous countries in the world in terms of culture, religion, heritage, and people. Keep posting.

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I'm a world wanderer with a passion for food, adventure, and all things travel. My innate curiosity and insatiable wanderlust keep me in a constant state of restlessness, so if I'm not travelling, I'm planning my next adventure.

After two years living abroad in Edinburgh, I've recently returned back home to Canada. Read more here.